LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 1 INTRODUCTION • This service manual is for the NIDEK AUTO DRILLING UNIT, Lex Drill. • For correct service, thorough understanding of the contents of this manual is required prior to the service. • This manual mainly describes simple measures by part replacement. •...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS <General precautions> • Servicing must be performed by NIDEK service persons or other qualified personnel. • Perform all servicing according to the procedures described in this manual. Failure to do so may cause unexpected accident or malfunction. •...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 3 PRODUCT OUTLINE 3.1 Quality Standard Classi- Item Measurement method/tool Acceptance criteria fication Main body 1 unit <Accessories> Drill bit 5 units Cup holder 1 unit (built-in) Lens chuck 1 unit (built-in) Visually check the contents Product unit and numbers.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 3.2 Configuration Rear view Front view 1. Lid LED (left side) Power switch LED (right side) Vent holes 2. Drill release button 5. STOP button 4. START button 6. Inlet 7. Edger port 3. Waste bin 1. Lid The door of the processing chamber It prevents processing waste from flying free.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E Processing chamber 8. Lens chuck 9. Cup holder 10. Drill 11. Spindle 8. Lens chuck Presses againat a lens set in the cup holder to secure it. 9. Cup holder This part holds a lens blocked with a pliable cup.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E (Lex 1000 Control panel) 7. Frame button 9. Polish button 10. FC button 6. Lens button 8. Mode button 11. R/L button button 7. Frame button Switches the screen between the layout and Used to select processing mode. menu. Extended pressing of this button switches button, button...
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 3.3 Labels Indicates that caution must be taken. Refer to the operator’s manual before use. Indicates that the instrument must be supplied only with alternating current. Fuse. Indicates the date of manufacture. Indicates the manufacturer. Indicates that the state of the power switch. When the symbol side of the switch is pressed down, the power is on.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E Front view Rear view 3 - 6...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E Top view Processing chamber l u f h t i t t a e l c s i n 3 - 7...
LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 5 REMOVING PROCEDURES 5.1 Prior to Removal Work Be sure to remove the drill bit (44101-M381) for safety before removing covers and replacing parts. 1. The assembly procedure after replacing parts is generally not described as it is basically the reverse of the disasssembly procedure.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 5.3 Covers * Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord. 1. Right cover (44101-M202) and left cover (44101-M203) Unscrew SB4 × 6 (n = 2 for each) to remove the right cover (44101-M202) and left cover (44101-M203).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 6 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Be sure to remove the drill bit (44101-M381) for safety before removing covers and replacing parts. Calibration and processing adjustment 1) When mechanical part position is changed after part replacement or mechanical adjustment, be sure to perform calibration of the shading plate position (see 7.4.1) and processing adjustment (see 7.5).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.2 Processing Unit ASSY. Replacement part: Processing unit ASSY. (44101-3000) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 2100), washer (44101-M206), protect plate (44101-M104), cover (44101-M103), waste bin (44101-M205), and dustproof plate (44101- M102) (see 5.3). 2.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 3. Pull out the drill motor from the motor cover. 4. Loosen HH4 × 6 (n = 2) to remove the drill motor. 5. Reassemble the parts in reverse order. 1) Check rattle adjustment of the S axis (see 7.3.2). 2) Calibration of the shading plate position HH4×6 is necessary (see 7.4.1).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.5 Carriage ASSY. Replacement part: Carriage ASSY. (44101-5000) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 2100), washer (44101-M206), protect plate (44101-M104), cover (44101-M103), waste bin (44101-M205), and dustproof plate (44101-M102) (see 5.3). 2. Remove the processing unit ASSY. (44101-3000) (see 6.2). 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 10. Disconnect all cable connectors from the carriage ASSY. (44101-5000). 44101 11. Unscrew SB5 × 20 (n = 2) to remove the shaft -5000 holders [44101-M105 (n = 2)] and carriage ASSY. (44101-5000). 12. Reassemble the parts in reverse order. SB5×20 1) Check rattle adjustment of the S axis (see 7.3.2).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.7 V Axis Motor Replacement part: V axis motor (44101-E018) 1. Remove the V axis motor ASSY. (44101-5200) (see 6.6). 2. Loosen the coupling screw through the hole M592 hole of the feed nut(44101-M557). Unscrew FC3 × 8 (n = 4) to remove the V axis motor (44101- E018).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.9 Chuck Motor ASSY. Replacement part: Chuck motor ASSY. (44101-5110) 1. Remove the V axis carriage ASSY. (44101- 44101 -5110 5100) (see 6.8). 2. Unscrew SB5 × 20 (n = 2) and remove the SB5×20 chuck motor ASSY. (44101-5110) by pulling it 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.14 Main Board Replacement part: Main board (44101-BA01) * Back up the parameter settings before replacing parts (see 7.2.2). [Lex 1000] 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202) and left cover (44101-M203) (see 5.3). 2. Unscrew SB4 × 6 to open the board holder (44101-M182) along with the main board SB4×6 (44101-BA01).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.17 H Axis Motor Replacement part: H axis motor (44101-E015) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left BA01 cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 2100), and washer (44101-M206) (see 5.3). 2. Unscrew SB4 × 6 to open the board holder (44101-M182) along with the main board SB4×6 (44101-BA01).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.19 Chuck Motor Replacement part: Chuck motor (44101-E020) 44001 HH4×6 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left -5310 cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- SB4×10 2100), and washer (44101-M206) (see 5.3). 3PW4 2. Open the board holder (44101-M182) along with the main board (44101-BA01) (see 6.17).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.21 Rocker Switch Replacement part: Rocker switch (80460-00130) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left 80460- cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 00130 2100), and washer (44101-M206) (see 5.3). 2. Open the board holder (44101-M182) along with the main board (44101-BA01) (see 6.17). 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.24 H Axis Sensor Replacement part: H axis sensor (44101-CA07) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202) and left cover (44101-M203) (see 5.3). 2. Open the cable holder (44101-M183) and board holder (44101-M182) along with the main board (44101-BA01) (see 6.17). 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.26 V Axis Sensor Replacement part: V axis sensor (44101-CA10) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 2100), and washer (44101-M206) (see 5.3). 2. Disconnect the cable connector (P203) from the V axis sensor (44101-CA10). 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6.29 Chuck Sensor Replacement part: Chuck Sensor (44101-CA13) 1. Remove the right cover (44101-M202), left cover (44101-M203), top cover ASSY. (44101- 2100), and washer (44101-M206) (see 5.3). 2. Disconnect the cable connector (P208) from the chuck sensor (44101-CA13). 3. Unscrew CK2 × 4 (n = 2) to remove the chuck sensor.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E § 7 ADJUSTMENT 7.1 Preparation for Setting and Adjustment 1. Prepare necessary adjustment and measurement jigs (see 8.5). 2. Connection with the Lex 1000 1) Connect the provided RS-232C cable (41268-E011) between the Edger port of the Lex Drill and the Drill port of the Lex 1000. 3.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 4) Press to select “Mini Multi”, “Blocker/Lex”, or “Lex” according to a system in which the Lex Drill is configured. 5. Confirmation of the connection in the Lex 1000 1) Turn off the Lex 1000 and Lex Drill once. 2) Turn on the Lex Drill.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2 Utility Program 7.2.1 Writing program (upgrade) Purpose: Writing program (upgrade) (approx. 5 seconds) Jig: PC (personal computer) 1. Turn off the Lex Drill. 2. Unscrew SB4 × 6 (n = 2) to remove the right cover (44101-M202) (see 5.3). 3.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6. Connect the Lex Drill and a PC with the RS- 232C cable. 7. Turn on the Lex Drill. 8. Double-click the icon with “LEX-DRILL-V*.** (the latest version)” on the PC screen. 9. Click “START”. 10. Installation starts. 11. When installation is completed, a dialog box as shown to the bottom right appears.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2.2 Backing up parameter settings Purpose: Backing up parameter settings to the compact flash memory card (40273-E030) (approx. 3 seconds) [Lex 1000] 1. Turn on the Lex 1000. 2. Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen. 3. Press to select “EEPROM”, then press 4.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2.3 Restoring parameter settings Purpose: Restoring the parameter settings to the main board from the compact flash memory card (40273-E030) (approx. 3 seconds) [Lex 1000] 1. Turn on the Lex 1000. 2. Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen. 3.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2.4 Copying parameter settings to USB flash drive Purpose: Copying the parameter settings to the USB flash drive (approx. 3 seconds) [Lex 1000] Jig: USB flash drive 1. Turn on the Lex 1000. 2. Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2.5 Parameter settings 7.2.5.1 Displaying parameter setting screen [Lex 1000] 1. Turn on the Lex 1000. 2. Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen. 3. Press to select “Parameter Setting”, then press 4. Press “Prev page” or “Next page” to display the desired screen (1/15 to 15/15).
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.2.6 Machine test program Purpose: Specifying the malfunction or maladjustment spot with “Machine Test” when the trouble results from the processing chamber. [Lex 1000] [Lex Drill] 1. Turn on the Lex 1000 and Lex Drill. 2. Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 8. [S Axis] 1) Displays the S axis (axis of tilt in the processing unit) origin sensor between ON and OFF. (ON: blue, OFF: white) 9. [Chuck] 1) Displays the chuck open/close sensor. 2) Pressing “CLOSE” closes the chuck axis. (ON: blue, OFF: white) 3) Pressing “OPEN”...
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.3 Mechanical Parts 7.3.1 Chuck pressure Purpose: Checking and adjusting the Lex Drill chuck pressure in parameter setting using the chuck pressure measurement jig [Lex 1000] [Lex Drill] Jig: Chuck pressure measurement jig LEDJ-11 (40391-0100) Attachment LEDJ-16 (40396-M206) 1. Before measuring the chuck pressure, perform the following for preparation: 1) Remove the drill bit (44101-M381).
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 6. Press to display the screen for the Lex Drill. 7. Press to select the desired “Chuck” item. 1) Pressing “Close(CR39)” closes the chuck axis. (ON: blue, OFF: white) 2) Pressing “Open” opens the chuck axis. (ON: blue, OFF: white) * When adjusting the chuck pressure for a Hi-index lens, press “Close (Hi)”.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 10. When changing the parameter value 1) Press while pressing to display the Parameter screen. 2) Press to select “Parameter Setting”, then press 3) Press “Prev page” or “Next page” to display “Drill Parameter 15/15”. 4) Press to highlight the desired lens type, then press to change the set value.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E * When the measured value is 50 kg or more: Raise the shading plate position. 1) Remove the left cover (44101-M203) (see 5.3). 2) Loosen CK2 × 4 (n = 2) to raise the position of the shading plate (44101-M513) and restart from Step 6.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.3.4 Rattle adjustment of H axis Purpose: Rattle adjustment between the H axis motor (44101-E015) and feed nut (44101- M511) 1. Loosen SB3 × 8 (n = 4 for each) and adjust the positions of the H axis motor (44101-E015) and feed nut (44101-M511) to perform rattle adjustment.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2. Align the holes of two gears of the scissors gear ASSY. (44101-5120). Insert SB4 × 8 into the holes to fix the gears. 3. Align the notches as shown to the right and tighten HH6 × 6 (n = 2) to fix the scissors gear ASSY.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.4 Calibration 7.4.1 Shading plate position Purpose: Calibrating the shading plate positions of the H, V, and S axes * Whenever part positons are mechanically changed due to mechanical adjustment or part replacement, perform calibration of the shading plate positions. Jig: Axis position adjustment jig set LEDJ-16 (40396-2100) <H axis, V axis, S axis>...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 5. Set the axis position adjustment jig set LEDJ-16(40396-2100) to the Lex Drill. 1) Attach the jig while moving the H and S axes by hand, then fix it with the screws. 2) Be sure to fix the jig when it is fully fit to the axes (as shown below). 40396 -2100 6.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5 Processing 7.5.1 Drill tool angle Purpose: Adjusting drill tool angle in the Lex Dril (Internal data for drill adjustment (drill tool angle) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Drill tool angle) Jig: Plastic/flat lens 1. Drill a lens. 1) Press while pressing Call up the internal data for drill adjustment...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2. Check the holes 1 to 7 to find one which indicates that the drill bit is inserted at a proper angle. Hole A as shown in the figure below is optimum. If there is no optimum hole due to off-line, increase or decrease the Drill tool angle parameter by 1.2 as follows, and drill a lens again.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5.2 Drill axis and drill position Purpose: Adjusting drill axis and drill position (Internal data for drill adjustment (drill position) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Drill AXIS (R) → Drill position (H)) Jig: Plastic/flat lens, vernier caliper 1.Drill a lens. 1) Press while pressing to call up...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 3. Change the Drill AXIS (R) parameter so that the difference between the measured values of A and B is ±0.1mm. (unit: degree) [Lex 1000] 1) Display the Parameter screen. Select “Parameter Setting” and display “Drill Parameter 13/15” (see 7.5.1). 2) Press to highlight “Drill AXIS (R)”...
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 4. If the measured value of L is not 41.0 ±0.1mm, increase or decrease the Drill position (H) parameter by the value calculated from (41.0 -L)/2. [Lex 1000] 1) Display the Parameter screen. Select “Parameter Setting” and display “Drill Parameter 13/15”...
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 4) Press the START button to drill the lens. Internal data for drill adjustment (drill position) * Periphery: * All holes are drilled through. * Horizontal distance 43: when using 0.8 mm drill bit 2. Measure A and B of the processed lens with a vernier caliper.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5.4 Vertical coordinate offset and Drill zero point Purpose: Adjusting the vertical coordinate offset and drill zero point (Internal data for drill adjustment (drill position) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Vertical coordinate offset → Drill zero point (Z)) Jig: Plastic/flat lens, vernier caliper 1.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2) Press to highlight “Vertical coordinate offset” and change the set value with 4. Calculate (C-D)/2-α using the values measured in Step 2. If the calculation result (β) is not ±0.1mm, increase or decrease the Drill point (Z) parameter by β. For example: When C is 12.7mm and D is 12.5mm, increase the parameter by 0.225.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5.5 Front surface offset Purpose: Adjusting the front surface offset (Internal data for drill adjustment (front surface offset) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Front surface offset) Jig: Plastic/flat lens 1. Drill a lens. 1) Press the Lens button while pressing to call up the internal data for drill adjustment (front surface offset).
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2. Check holes 1 to 7 to find one where the 0.0 degree and 30.0 degree holes appear as one viewed from the lens front, as the figure indicated with A below. If the hole as A is found, change the Front surface offset parameter value.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5.6 Hole depth Purpose: Adjusting hole depth (Internal data for drill adjustment (hole depth) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Hole depth (V)) Jig: Plastic/flat lens 1. Drill a lens. 1) Press the Polish button while pressing to call up the internal data for drill adjustment (holde depth).
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 3. Adjust the Hole depth parameter according to the number of holes. Perform adjustment so that three holes are drilled and hole 4 is slightly made on the lens front surface. 1) Display the Parameter screen. Select “Parameter Setting” and display “Drill Parameter 13/15”...
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 7.5.7 Hole diameter Purpose: Adjusting hole diameter (Internal data for drill adjustment (hole diameter) → Parameter → Parameter setting → Hole diameter) Jig: Plastic/flat lens * If the hole diameter is changed after drill bit replacement, perform this adjustment as well. 1.
LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2) Press to highlight “Hole diameter” and change the set value with 3) The diameter of hole 1 is φ 2.00. If the pin gauge passes through the hole smoothly, adjustment is proper. 4) When hole 4 is optimum, increase the parameter by 0.06.
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LHM2A*RDA001A/E 2. Holes 1 to 3: Hole depth (V) Confirm that hole 3 is drilled through and that hole 2 is slightly made on the lens front surface. 3. Holes 4 to 6 and 10 to 12: Drill AXIS (R), Drill position (H), Horizontal coordinate offset 1) Drill AXIS (R): Confirm that the difference between A and B is 0.1 mm or less.
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